Vol. 11, Issue 6
LISLE PARK DISTRICT SENIOR CENTER 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Northeast entrance of the Recreation Center
HOURS *** IMPORTANT NOTICE *** Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm RENEW YOUR CLOSED December 22, 25 & 29 PRIME TIMES SUBSCRIPTION (Only open Dec. 31 for New Years at Noon) January 1 Renew your Prime Times subscription today so that you do not miss a single trip or program in 2018! Call today to renew or include it with your REGISTRATION next registration. See page 11 for more details. INFORMATION How to Register Registration is accepted in 3 person at the Senior Center, MARK YOUR CALENDAR by mail, charge by phone Save the date for these 630-969-0992, or online at fun programs & trips! LisleParkDistrict.org in the order in which received. Celebrate Oscar Movies - Page 6 Beat the Winter Blues at the Movies - Page 5 RESIDENT Super Bowl Bingo - Page 5 Lisle Park District taxpayers Dancing & Desserts: A Chocolate Celebration - Page 6 • Sat., December 2 - Online • Mon., December 4 - Walk-in, Free Tax Return Preparation - Page 10 phone or mail Fancy Free Holidays Tour Presentation - Page 14 Chicago Flower & Garden Show - Page 16 NONRESIDENT Cabaret - Page 16 • Sat., December 16 - Online Oneida Overnight - Page 18 • Mon., December 18 - Walk-in, Hamilton - Page 21 phone or mail
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HOW TO REGISTER SENIOR CENTER TEAM
Registration by Phone or Walk-In Debbie Breihan Phone and walk-in registrations will be accepted Senior Citizen Coordinator at the Senior Center front desk during regular 630-353-4344 business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm. [email protected]
• Lisle Residents beginning Monday, December 4 • Nonresidents beginning Monday, December 18
Laura Gardner Mail-in Registration Trip Coordinator 630-969-0992, ext. 4347 Registrations may be mailed to: [email protected] Senior Center 1925 Ohio Street Lisle, IL 60532
Please do not mail cash. Kimm Biedermann Administrative Assistant 630-969-0992 Online Registration [email protected]
Register online at LisleParkDistrict.org. Instructions for a successful registration are noted on the website and an instructional handout is available for pick-up at the Senior Center. Online registration requires Rae Kipper Administrative Assistant a username and password. You may call the 630-969-0992 Senior Center during regular business hours at [email protected] 630-969-0992 to obtain this information. Please note: You will be charged a $3 processing fee for each completed online transaction. If you need assistance with online Stephanie Trussell Administrative Assistant registration, please call the E-Trak 630-969-0992 Help Desk at 877-513-8725. [email protected]
• Lisle Residents beginning Saturday, December 2 • Nonresidents beginning Saturday, December 16
Paul Puccini Bus Driver [email protected]
1 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Program & Trip Information • Walking Guide PROGRAM & TRIP INFORMATION Registration Guidelines Registrations are accepted in person at the Senior Center, by mail, by phone with credit card payment, or online at LisleParkDistrict.org. Payment due upon registration. Check your receipts! Confirm your program/trip, date, times, locations, meal choices, etc. by verifying your receipt. Receipts may be sent via email, USPS (50¢ fee), or pick-up in person. “Register by” dates are necessary so that we can meet the deadlines given to us by various venues and vendors. Of course, if the “register by” date has passed, don’t hesitate to call 630-969-0992 to check the status, as we frequently have cancellations resulting in open seats. Emergency contact cards are available at our office if you wish to provide us with that information. Home pick-ups are available to Lisle and Cameo residents for a $5 fee. Select this option during registration. Refund policy - If the Lisle Park District cancels a trip, a full refund will be credited to your park district account. If you cancel, giving at least two business days notice and the space can be resold, a full credit less a $5 service charge will be applied to your Lisle Park District account; however, we cannot guarantee a resale. If you should prefer a refund to your charge card or receive a check, just let us know. Trip & Program Guidelines Kimm Biedermann Patron drop-off – Please pull into a parking spot to drop-off patrons. Do not stop your car at the entrance of the Administrative Assistant parking lot, as that causes street backup which is unsafe for all. 630-969-0992 [email protected] Parking for day trips is conveniently located just across the sidewalk in the Community Center parking lot or in the middle of the Senior Center parking lot. This gives you easy exit upon our return and frees up the front spots at the Senior Center for patrons visiting the center throughout the day. Also, refrain from parking in lots not owned by the Lisle Park District. Review your receipt – Receipts are important! Be sure to verify all the information that is contained on the Rae Kipper receipt, and contact us immediately with any changes or discrepancies. Administrative Assistant 630-969-0992 Trips must depart promptly! Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to allow for adequate time for [email protected] check-in and bus loading. Limit the use of perfumes or colognes when traveling with us or participating in park district events to be sensitive to those who may have significant allergies. Silence your cell phone when traveling on our bus or participating in a program at the Senior Center. If you must answer your phone, please move to a location away from the activity and/or keep your conversation to a Stephanie Trussell minimum. Administrative Assistant 630-969-0992 No dairy items are allowed on bus trips. [email protected] All trips are via the Lisle Park District bus unless a motorcoach is specifically mentioned in the trip description. All trips depart from the Senior Center unless a different location is specifically mentioned in the description. WALKING GUIDE FOR TRIPS To assist you in selecting your trips, we include a walking icon with each trip description to indicate the level of physical activity for that specific trip.
Light walking Moderate walking Extensive walking with few stairs and/or some stairs and/or many stairs
Sponsored by LisleParkDistrict.org/seniorcenter 2 Index
Index of Activities and Trips Advertised in this Issue of The Prime Times (Listed A-Z by category) ACTIVITIES DAY TRIPS Bingo New Trips Pizza & Bingo...... Page 5 Cabaret...... Page 16 Super Bowl Bingo...... Page 5 Chicago Flower & Garden Show...... Page 16 Chicago Wolves Game...... Page 15 Fun & Games Così fan tutte...... Page 16 Beat the Winter Blues at the Movies...... Page 5 Esther...... Page 15 Celebrate Oscar Movies...... Page 6 Fancy Free Holidays Tour Presentation...... Page 14 Dancing & Desserts: A Chocolate Celebration.....Page 6 Galos Salt Cave...... Page 14 Pancakes with the Police...... Page 6 Grand Victoria Casino...... Page 13 Soup Wars...... Page 6 Mary Stuart...... Page 17 Sunday Fun-Day with the Casual Crooner...... Page 6 Mary's Wedding...... Page 18 Valentine Bunco...... Page 6 Oneida Overnight...... Page 18 Wii Bowling...... Page 5 Oriental Institute / Rockefeller Chapel...... Page 13 Plantation...... Page 17 Parties & Trips Ragtime...... Page 14 Make, Shop, & Eat on Main Street...... Page 7 Russian Tea Time & Art Institute...... Page 13 Senior Center Traveler Trip Stories...... Page 12 For Mind & Body Steel Magnolias...... Page 17 Back in Balance...... Page 9 Tommy Gun's Garage...... Page 15 Brain Gang...... Page 8 Coping Strategies for Dementia...... Page 9 DuPage Memory Café...... Page 9 Previously Advertised Trips Free Tax Return Preparation...... Page 10 Chicago Holiday...... Page 19 News & Views...... Page 8 CSO's Merry Merry Chicago...... Page 19 Pain Management & Assisted Device...... Page 9 Elisabeth Von Trapp...... Page 20 Quilt Corner...... Page 11 Hamilton...... Page 21 Senior Yoga...... Page 7 It's A Wonderful Life...... Page 19 Tuesday Tidbits...... Page 8 Joseph & the Technicolor Dreamcoat...... Page 20 What is Short Term Care Insurance?...... Page 8 Turandot...... Page 20 Winter Overnight...... Page 21
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3 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Regular Daily Activities
REGULAR DAILY ACTIVITIES Monday 10:00am - Cash Bingo: $1 for 2 cards and 50¢ each additional card. Enjoy a variety of bingo games sure to challenge your mind and luck! Birthdays will be celebrated on the third Monday of each month. Birthday cake provided by Williams Chiropractic, Lisle. 12 Noon - Canasta: Join this friendly and ever-growing group to play the Hand and Foot version of this all-time favorite card game. Rules are available at the front desk for those needing to refresh and brush up on their skills prior to attending. Tuesday 9:00am - April-October - Walking Club: Put on your walking shoes, grab a water bottle and head on over to the Senior Center for a morning of exercise, friendship, and fun as we trek through the paved trails of the lovely Community Park. 9:30am - Mah Jongg: Mah Jongg is an ancient tile game played by many cultures. Players use skill, wit and good fortune to build hands by drawing and discarding tiles. This group plays the American version of Mah Jongg. All levels are welcome, but please note that this game does take time, patience and good concentration skills to play proficiently. Basic rules are available at the front desk for beginners to review prior to attending. 1:00pm - Depression Poker: Attention experienced poker players! Grab your nickels and get ready for a fun and fast-paced afternoon. You’ll need $5 worth of nickels to get started. A limited number of nickels will be available for purchase if you are unable to get your own. Wednesday
1:00pm - Pinochle: Pinochle is a trick-taking game played with a 48-card deck. Players score points by forming combinations of cards into melds and also by traditional trick-taking. Thus, each pinochle hand is played in three phases: bidding, melds, and tricks. Basic knowledge of the game is expected. Rules are available at the front desk if you need to brush up before attending. Thursday 12:45pm - Bridge: Join this friendly group for an afternoon of drop-in bridge. A basic knowledge of the game is needed to participate. 1:00pm - Rummikub: Combining features of some of the most famous pastimes, such as Mah Jongg, Rummy, Dominoes & Chess, Rummikub is a stimulating game that requires a large measure of strategy and small dose of luck. A copy of the rules is available at the front desk. 1:00pm - Chess: All levels are welcome to join this friendly and dedicated group. Basic knowledge of chess is expected.
Friday 9:00am - April-October - Walking Club: Put on your walking shoes, grab a water bottle and head on over to the Senior Center for a morning of exercise, friendship, and fun as we trek through the paved trails of the lovely Community Park. 10:00am - Games Galore: Bring your lunch and join this group of gamers for a round of Dominoes in the morning and a few hands of Hand and Foot Canasta in the afternoon. Rules for Hand and Foot and Mexican Train Dominoes are available at the front desk for those needing to brush up on their skills before attending.
Sponsored by LisleParkDistrict.org/seniorcenter 4 Bingo / Fun & Games
Pizza & Bingo Beat the Winter Blues at the Movies Senior Center Lisle Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room 2
Come for bingo and stay for a hot and delicious Join movie expert Steven Frenzel and kick the cold pizza lunch afterwards. Price includes pizza, salad, weather blues with this song and dance spectacular, dessert, and a drink. featuring some of the hottest clips in film history from South Pacific to Dangerous When Wet. Travel to Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By tropical islands and sip a poolside virgin piña colada M Jan. 8 10am-12pm $5 Dec. 29 as you are entertained by fun film trivia and behind the scenes anecdotes while enjoying toe-tapping musical numbers and summery scenes. (Passport not included). Super Bowl Bingo Presentation and refreshments provided by Senior Center Bright Star, Naperville and Harbor Chase, Naperville
Put on your team colors and plan to spend the day Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By at the Senior Center! We'll begin with our favorite games of bingo, followed by a delicious tailgate F Jan. 19 1pm FREE Jan. 12 lunch. After lunch, we will enjoy a friendly bags tournament. Wear your favorite team's colors and receive a special prize! Wii Bowling Lunch and prizes provided in part by Senior Solutions Senior Center and Bright Star Care Sign up today and enjoy the bowling everyone can Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By do. Prizes will be awarded, and we'll enjoy a delicious pizza lunch afterwards. M Jan. 29 10am-1pm $5 Jan. 22 Snacks & pizza provided by Cedarhurst, Woodridge
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F Jan. 5 10am-12pm FREE Dec. 29
Senior Trips & Programs Lisle Park District Programs & Events Community Park Fitness Memberships River Bend Golf Club - Golf & Merchandise Sea Lion Aqua ic Park Season Passes
PURCHASE YOURS TODAY! Call 630-969-0992 or stop by the Senior Center Front Desk
5 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Fun & Games
Dancing & Desserts: A Chocolate Sunday Fun-Day with the Casual Crooner Celebration! Senior Center Lisle Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room 1 & 2 Rod Marino has been inspiring people his entire adult You don’t need a sweetheart to have a good time at life. First, as a beloved middle school and high school today’s dance party! The lovely and talented Sandi teacher and coach, and now as a performer, who despite Haynes will be singing and teaching you line dances a Parkinson’s diagnosis 17 years ago entertains crowds from country to disco. Brush up or learn dances such with his smooth renditions of many great songs of as the Electric Slide, Happy, The Boot Skootin' Boogie, yesteryear. Join us for this very special performance. Copperhead Road, The Charleston, Car Wash, Stayin' Lunch will be served, and there will be plenty of time Alive, and more! Stick around after the dancing to for visiting and games afterwards. enjoy coffee and a chocolate fountain! Lunch provided in part by Peace Hospice, Naperville Program and dessert provided by First Light Home Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Care, Plainfield; Fountain Square, Lombard; and Oasis Senior Advisors, Naperville Su Jan. 21 11:30am-3:30pm $5 Jan. 15
Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By M Feb. 12 12:30-1:30pm $5 Feb. 5 Soup Wars Senior Center
Join Lisle Teens With Character for a fun-filled Valentine Bunco afternoon. You'll be treated to samples of soup, Senior Center provided by local restaurants and given a chance to vote on your favorite. You'll also play games with the Bunco will be extra sweet today as we enjoy special teens and have a chance to win some raffle prizes. Valentine treats and prizes, while playing our favorite All participants will be guaranteed 5 soup tastings, dice game! crackers, a drink, a light dessert, and 2 raffle tickets. Prizes and treats provided by Harbor Chase, Naperville Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By
Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Su Feb. 11 1-3pm $5 Feb. 5 W Feb. 14 1-2:30pm FREE Feb. 7
Pancakes with the Police Celebrate Oscar Movies Senior Center Lisle Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room 2 Lisle Teens with Character will be up early cooking a special breakfast just for you and some of our Join us as we enjoy a viewing of one of the Oscar favorite Lisle police officers. You’ll have a chance to nominated movies from 2017 on our very own ‘big’ chat with the officers and find out what is happening screen. Call the Senior Center after January 23, 2018, in Lisle and the surrounding communities, including to find out which movies will be shown. the latest scams. You’ll be treated to homemade Refreshments provided by pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee prepared by the Senior Solutions, Woodridge Lisle teens.
Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By
F Feb. 23 1-3pm FREE Feb. 16 Sa Feb. 24 10am $5 Feb. 17
Sponsored by LisleParkDistrict.org/seniorcenter 6 Parties & Trips / For Mind & Body
Make, Shop, & Eat on Main Street Senior Yoga Lisle, IL Lisle Recreation Center, Athletic Space
Big things are happening in downtown Lisle these Sign up today and join this very popular yoga class! days! Here’s your chance to visit one of the hottest The benefits of yoga include improved strength, new stores, The Collective and Makery, an inspired flexibility and balance. A chair will be used for the retail store and creative workshop. Here we’ll be first half of the class to perform various yoga poses. guided through the steps to create our own hand- The second half of the class will include poses on lettered small chalkboard in their studio, perfect for the floor. Participants using the floor should bring a your home or to give as a gift. There will also be time yoga mat. You do not need to participate in the floor to shop their beautiful collection of unique items for exercise to join this class. Come out and give it a try! your home. Afterwards, we will walk next door to Wednesday Instructor: Rita; Friday Instructor: Holly the Next Whiskey Bar for lunch. Choose from entrée salads, gourmet mac and cheese, and unique burgers Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By and sandwiches. Prices range from $11-$15. A sample W Jan. 10 - Feb. 14 10-11am $36/$41 Jan. 3 of the project and copy of the menu is available at the Senior Center front desk. We’ll meet at the Senior F Jan. 12 - Feb. 16 10-11am $36/$41 Jan. 5 Center and ride the bus over as parking is limited. W Feb. 21 - Mar. 28 10-11am $36/$41 Feb. 14 Note: Price is for the project. Lunch is on your own. F Feb. 23 - Mar. 23 10-11am $30/$35 Feb. 16 Home Pick-Up Time: TBD Departure Time: 9:45am *Save $10 when you sign up for both days* Approximate Return Time: 1pm
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Tu Feb. 27 9:45am-1pm $20/$25 Feb. 20
take note Sunday, presents its december 10 3:00pm Lisle high school auditorium 1800 short street, lisle holiday choral concert tickets $10 per person TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT Merry with & special Bright guests lisle RECREATION CENTER 1925 OHIO street, lisle The village vocal chords -OR- AT THE DOOR (CASH ONLY )
7 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 For Mind & Body
Brain Gang Tuesday Tidbits Senior Center Senior Center
Join us on the second Wednesday morning of each Join this popular group once a month for month as we exercise our most important muscle, presentations to help you live a healthier, fuller, more the brain! Participants will engage in a variety of informed life. Each time you attend a presentation fun and challenging activities led by memory care you will be automatically entered in the May raffle specialist, Patti Terkovich from Autumn Leaves, for a beautiful gift basket and gift card. Glen Ellyn. You’ll be surprised how fun exercising January 23: The Changing Face of Home Care your brain can be. This program is for everyone! February 13: Treasure Mapping Day Date Time R/NR Leadership provided by The Finishing Touch W Jan. 10 10am FREE Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By W Feb. 14 10am FREE Tu Jan. 23 10am FREE Jan. 16 W Mar. 14 10am FREE Tu Feb. 13 10am FREE Feb. 6 W Apr. 11 10am FREE
W May 9 10am FREE What is Short Term Care Insurance & Why Do I Need It? News & Views Lisle Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room 2 Lisle Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room 3 Everyone is living longer. At some point in time we will Politics, Chicago crime rates, the Illinois budget, all need some type of extended care and/or someone Middle Eastern foreign policy, local sports, and to care for us. An insurance plan to cover home care entertainment are just a sampling of the topics that is available. It's called a short term care plan - it is will be covered in this new, current events group. Tim available at a reasonable cost and could allow you to Wilsey will be here to get the discussion going and remain in your home. moderate when needed to be sure that everyone has a chance to talk in a safe and respectful environment Presentation and a light breakfast provided by Bruce about what is going on in our world today. Bring your Mancherian, Life and Health Benefit Provider opinions and an open mind to enjoy this lively group! Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Program provided by Aspired Living, Westmont Tu Jan. 16 9am FREE Jan. 9 Day Date Time R/NR
W Jan. 24 10am FREE
W Feb. 28 10am FREE
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Sponsored by LisleParkDistrict.org/seniorcenter 8 For Mind & Body
Pain Management & Assisted Device Coping Strategies for Dementia: Assessment A Three-Part Series Senior Center St. Joan of Arc Parish Ctr - 820 Division St., Lisle
Pain is one of the most common reasons why someone Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with dementia? seeks out their doctor. Did you know physical therapy You are not alone. Nearly 5.5 million Americans are can help? In this presentation, doctors from Doctors of dealing with some form of memory loss. Join us as Physical Therapy in Lisle will discuss understanding dementia educator Natalie McFarland, RN, BSN presents pain, signs and symptoms of different types of pain, helpful information for families and caregivers to help and how physical therapy and exercise can help. We guide them through this challenging time. will also be discussing how to appropriately use your January 10: Understanding Alzheimer’s: A Closer Look assisted devices, like walkers and canes. at Dementia Presentation and a light breakfast provided by January 24: Behaviors of Alzheimer’s: Creating a Safe Doctors of Physical Therapy, Lisle Environment February 7: Effective Communication Strategies for Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Someone with Alzheimer’s F Jan. 26 9am FREE Jan. 19 Presentation and light dinner provided by Terra Vista, Oakbrook Terrace
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Back in Balance: A Three-Part Series W Jan. 10 6-7:30pm FREE Jan. 3 Senior Center W Jan. 24 6-7:30pm FREE Jan. 17
Join us for this three-part series to learn how the W Feb. 7 6-7:30pm FREE Jan. 31 balance of your muscle strength and flexibility affect your posture, and how your posture affects almost every aspect of your life. Learn simple and safe exercises that will help you to maintain or improve DuPage Memory Café your posture and balance. Lisle Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room 3 Program provided by Yvonne Mlynarczyk, Physical Therapist of Motion for Life Physical Therapy and The DuPage Memory Café is a recurring program Integrative Movement, Lisle held on the second Thursday of the month. It’s a place where individuals with memory loss and their Day Date Time R/NR caregivers can get together in a supportive and engaging environment. The DuPage Memory Café W Jan. 3 11:30am-12:30pm FREE encourages friendship and acceptance. W Jan. 17 11:30am-12:30pm FREE January 11: Welcome 2018 W Jan. 31 11:30am-12:30pm FREE February 8: Lunch & Games Please call the Senior Center at 630-969-0992 for program activities and to reserve a space. Programming and leadership provided by Comfort Keepers, Wood Dale and Elderwerks
Day Date Time R/NR
Th Jan. 11 10:30-11:30am FREE
Th Feb. 8 10:30-12:30am FREE
9 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Free Tax Return Preparation
Free Tax Return Preparation Lisle Recreation Center
Volunteer tax preparers in The AARP Tax-Aide Program will provide free tax filing assistance with special attention for persons age 60 and over. There is no charge for this service, available by appointment only at the Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 6 - April 12, 2018 from 11am-3pm. Call 630-969-0992 after January 3, 2018 for an appointment. Homebound assistance is available.
Preparation Checklist Be sure to bring the following with you to your appointment:
- Photo ID and Social Security Card - Receipts for donations to charitable organizations, churches, etc. - Both spouses if you wish to eFile - Record of estimated tax payment (Federal & State) - 2016 Tax Return (both Federal and State) - Current real estate tax and points statement, - Interest Statements (1099 int.) mortgage interest and real estate tax bill with parcel number - Dividend Statements (1099 div.) - Checkbook and 2017 register and a cancelled or - Broker Statements (1099B) blank check for routing purposes
- Social Security Benefits (SSA 1099) Day Date Time R/NR
- Railroad Retirement Benefits Tu & Th Feb. 6-Apr. 12 11am-3pm FREE
- Unemployment Compensation (1099-G)
- W2 forms, if employed
- Pension/Retirement Statements (1099R)
- Know purchase date and what you paid for any stocks, bonds, or mutual funds sold and their value at time of sale - Information documenting your deductions: medical, dental, prescriptions, vision, medical mileage
- Long term care cost, nursing home expenses
- Alimony records, WG gambling, 1099
- Misc K1 records
Sponsored by LisleParkDistrict.org/seniorcenter 10 Prime Times Subscription / Quilt Corner
PARK DISTRICT RENEW YOUR PRIME TIMES SUBSCRIPTION NOW! This is the LAST ISSUE of the 2017 Prime Times. Renew your subscription today so you don’t miss a single trip or program in 2018.
The Lisle Park District publishes the 50+ Prime Times brochure six times per year on the first Friday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. Brochures are delivered by mail to those who have signed up for a subscription. Annual Prime Times subscriptions are $5 for residents and $10 for nonresidents.
To renew your subscription today, fill out the registration form on page 22. Please mail or drop off the registration form at the Senior Center.
QUILT CORNER
Thank you for making Quilt Corner a success! Quilts are a beautiful art form, and we would love to see yours. If you have a quilt that you would be willing to share, we will display it on the wall in Laura’s office. Quilts will be hung with care from clamp hooks for one month at a time. Please be sure to stop in to admire the craftsmanship of each one!
Quilt by Patt Russo Quilt by Sheila Cockerill Quilt by Patt Russo
11 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Senior Center Travelers
Senior Center Travelers - Tell Us Your Favorite Senior Trip Story! We’d love to hear your favorite Senior Center trip story. We’ll be featuring some of our “trippers” in upcoming issues of the Prime Times. Please email Laura at [email protected] or drop off your story at the Senior Center front desk to be considered for the next issue. Here are a couple questions to get you started… • How long have you been traveling with us? • Who was the bus driver? • What was your first trip? • What was your most memorable experience on one of our trips? • Do you remember the price? Please include anything else you’d like to add. • Who was the coordinator?
This issue we've featured Betty Lisowski and Sharon Delong's most memorable trip. Read their stories and be sure to send us your favorite!
Palmer House Hotel Hardys Reindeer Ranch “All of the trips I have taken with the Lisle Park District "I've been attending the Lisle Senior Center events for Senior Center have been great. My most memorable many years. I attended the presentation of their new one was in 2013 for a lunch and tour of the Palmer bus by Navistar, and we celebrated with Champagne House Hotel. The director and historian, Ken Price, and photos around the bus! My favorite trip was to enchanted us with information and a grand tour. In Hardys Reindeer Ranch in Rantoul, IL - Julie and a conversation while viewing a beautiful suite, I told Mark Hardy do a fantastic job! We had a chuck wagon him that my husband and I honeymooned there in lunch, entertainment, etc., but best of all we were 1952. He said if you have your original receipt I will introduced to "Klondike." He's the nicest reindeer see to it that you stay here as our guest on the 23rd you'll ever meet! He's so gentle that we fed him floor, executive level! My beautiful granddaughter graham crackers face-to-face!" Ashley went with me and we had the most wonderful, - Sharon Delong memorable stay. I am so grateful for this happening and will always remember it with love. Thanks to the Lisle Park District Senior Center!” - Betty Lisowski
Sponsored by LisleParkDistrict.org/seniorcenter 12 DAY TRIPS - Depart from Senior Center Unless Otherwise Noted
Grand Victoria Casino include the Indulge Show Kitchen Buffet ($12.99 at time of print), Crave Deli, and Prime BurgerHouse. Elgin, IL With 250 points earned you win a free buffet! Fee includes transportation and $5 slot play. If you have With a variety of fun and exciting slots, thrilling their player’s card, please provide your card # upon table games, and the area’s richest giveaways and registration. Photo ID is required at the casino. promotions, Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin is a winning combination of gaming fun and excitement. Departure Time: 10:00am Step in, and you’ll be greeted by the hottest new slots Approximate Return Time: 4:00pm with a luxurious high limit room, Vegas-style table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, three-card Date R/NR Reg. By poker, baccarat, and, a poker room dealing live Texas Thu., Jan 11 $18/$23 Thu., Dec. 28 hold’em. We’ll receive $5 rewards play. Lunch options
Russian Tea Time & Art Institute Oriental Institute / Rockefeller Chapel Chicago, IL University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Rich mahogany and birch wood finishes, brass samovars, Located on the beautiful University of Chicago campus, heart-warming balalaika music and impeccable service the Oriental Institute Museum has a large collection create a uniquely warm atmosphere at the Russian Tea of artifacts from the ancient Middle East (10,000 BC – AD 650), including objects from ancient Egypt, Time. Owner and Chef, Klara Muchnik, and her son, Vadim Mesopotamia, Syro-Anatolia, Israel, Iran, and Nubia. Muchnik, opened Russian Tea Time in 1993 and it has Many of the objects on display were excavated by earned the distinction of being one of Chicago’s culinary University of Chicago archaeologists. We will view a “landmarks.” We will have full afternoon tea service film and have a guided tour of this fascinating museum. consisting of a variety of savories and sweets to accompany our tea. Prior to our tea, we will visit the Art Institute, which Next door is the soaring Rockefeller Chapel. Modeled is across the street. A featured exhibit commemorates the after the cathedrals and historic college chapels of centenary of the Russian Revolution with Revoliutsiia! the British Isles, it is a major center for the performing Demonstratsiia! Soviet Art Put to the Test, an exploration arts and serves as the ceremonial and spiritual of early Soviet art and its audiences. It is the largest center of the University of Chicago. With a seating exhibition in the U.S. in more than 25 years. An audio capacity of more than 1,500, this is a majestic chapel guide is available for purchase there for $7, if desired. found at many of the world’s greatest universities - Although, unrelated to our day there is another special a gathering place for academic ceremonies and a exhibit titled, Making Memories: Quilts as Souvenirs that wide variety of events. Sip a cup of tea and hear a fantastic organ concert. What an experience to sit you may wish to visit as well. Of course, feel free to visit in Rockefeller Chapel and be swept into the vast any of your favorite exhibits at the Art Institute during emotional capacities of the organ’s ranks of pipes: our time there. Fee includes transportation and tea. Note: trumpets, gentle voices, sounds matching harp, and Admission to the Art Institute is free for Illinois residents flute and chimes. A carillon concert follows the organ on this date - bring a photo I.D. for entry. concert. Next, we’ll board our bus for a short drive to Departure Time: 12:00pm Piccolo Mondo for dinner. Fee includes transportation, Approximate Return Time: 6:00pm tour, admissions, and dinner.
Date R/NR Reg. By Departure Time: 11:30am Approximate Return Time: 8:00pm Wed., Jan. 10 $64/$69 Thu., Dec. 28 Date R/NR Reg. By
Tue., Feb. 13 $75/$80 Fri., Jan. 26
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Fancy Free Holidays Tour Galos Salt Cave Presentation Chicago, IL Senior Center - Lisle, IL Despite the fact that it's January and cold, we'll Fancy Free Holidays has provided quality tours for relax and feel as refreshed as if we spent three days almost 30 years. Come see a presentation on upcoming on the beach! Salt caves are popular in Eastern tours – whether you are planning to travel or are Europe, especially Poland, and are renowned for the an armchair traveler and just enjoy learning about therapeutic effects of the natural sea salts. We'll visit different places. the Galos Salt Cave - a salt environment complete with stalactites, where the salt under our feet is Our representative will detail the following trips: like sand and we sit on lounge chairs relaxing to Alaska Grand Adventure the sounds of waves and soothing music. Breathe “The Last Frontier” and all its beauty. in the air that is intensively saturated with iodine and salt, which is said to have an anti-inflammatory Quilts, Country Music, and Rock 'N' Roll action and stimulates the immune system. Whether Visit Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Loretta Lynn’s home it does that or not, we'll feel as if we've just had a (the Coal Miner’s Daughter), and the renowned National beach vacation! After our 45-minute session in the Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky. 'maritime microclimate' we'll have a lunch buffet Philadelphia and New York City at the Jolly Inn, featuring 24 home cooked dishes, Seeing our country’s most historic sights as well as including a meat carving station, pierogies, potato the 911 Memorial and Museum and Flight 93 National pancakes, vegetables, salad and fruit bar, and sweet Memorial. table. Our final stop will be Montrose Food Mart & Much more is included in each trip than space Deli, a polish grocery store with more than 22 years allows here. Detailed information and video will be reputation for excellence, quality, and value. Fee presented on each of these tours. Should you decide includes transportation, salt cave session and lunch to travel, an added bonus is that the Lisle Park District buffet. Note: White socks are required inside the cave. Senior Center receives a commission to help fund our Departure Time: 10:00am programs and trips! Approximate Return Time: 3:00pm
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Ragtime prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America. Prior to the performance, we will have a Marriott Lincolnshire & Wildfire - sumptuous lunch at Wildfire. Our family-style meal Lincolnshire, IL will consist of Wildfire chopped salad, Moroccan chicken skewers, mushroom crusted pork chops, Basil It’s a sweeping musical portrait of America! At the Hayden’s bourbon tenderloin tips, redskin mashed dawn of a new century, everything is changing and potatoes, fresh broccoli with lemon vinaigrette, baked anything is possible. Set in the volatile melting pot apple skillet pie and triple layer chocolate cake. Fee of turn-of-the-century New York, three distinctly includes transportation, lunch, and performance. American tales are woven together – that of a stifled Departure Time: 10:00am upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm and a daring young Harlem musician – united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of Date R/NR Reg. By the future. Together, they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and Wed., Feb. 7 $97/$102 Fri., Jan. 5
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Chicago Wolves Game the action, receive a team hat, and enjoy soda and snacks (additional concessions are available on the Allstate Arena - Rosemont, IL concourse). Fee includes transportation, game ticket, The Chicago Wolves hockey team is the 2017 Central snacks, hat, and fun! Division Champions! The team has been home to Departure Time: 1:15pm some of the most prominent names in American Approximate Return Time: 7:00pm hockey, like Chris Chelios, Troy Murray, and Rob Brown.Watch fast-action professional hockey as Date R/NR Reg. By they take on the Cleveland Monsters from our very Sun., Feb. 18 $79/$84 Fri., Jan. 12 own private party deck. We’ll have a great view of
Tommy Gun's Garage Esther Secret Location - Chicago, IL Northshore Center for the Performing Arts & Maggiano's - Skokie, IL Not long after the turn of the century, in a decade known as the Roaring Twenties, the manufacture It’s a magnificent concert featuring the Music of the and sale of alcoholic beverages was outlawed and Baroque Chorus and Orchestra telling the biblical strictly prohibited. Nevertheless, men like Alphonse story of Esther. She is a Jewish orphan who becomes Capone and his mafia family, refused to adhere to Queen of Persia and saves her people from massacre the law, opening illegal speakeasies across the city by the villain Haman in a compelling and intimate of Chicago, offering alcohol, gambling, and hotbox musical drama. Don’t miss the tale of a triumphant entertainment. Tommy Gun's Garage is an audience heroine, told in sensuous arias and stirring choruses interactive speakeasy that offers a musical comedy by master storyteller George Frideric Handel. You review wit da gangsters, da flappers, and YOU! After will have your choice of main floor or balcony seating a delicious sit-down dinner, join Vito, Gloves, da (limited numbers of each so don’t delay registering). gangsters, and da flappers for non-stop comedy and Prior to the performance, we will have a buffet dangerous fun. You will be transported back to da lunch at Maggiano’s, consisting of creamy tomato 1920's complete wit da boss 1928 Model Ford, Roaring basil soup, pesto potato salad, Italian tossed salad, Twenties music and memorabilia from da Twenties. seven vegetable slaw, three types of sandwiches on Da mugs and da molls dance and sing da Charleston focaccia bread (ham & provolone, shaved chicken and udder musical selections from Cole Porter to with arugula, tomato & pesto, and roast beef with blue George Gershwin, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, and cheese & mixed greens), and for dessert pecan bars, more. All played by Chicago's Sinfully Orchestra. Be Vera’s lemon cookies, and seasonal fruit. Coffee, tea, ready to hide your hooch (alcohol) cause we could and soda are included. Fee includes transportation, get raided by da coppers at anytime! Lunch is your lunch, and performance. choice of 1) prime rib, 2) lasagna with meat, or 3) Departure Time: 12:00pm boneless breast of chicken with lemon herb sauce; all Approximate Return Time: 6:30pm served with soup or salad, vegetable, potato, dessert, and coffee, tea or soda. Fee includes transportation, Date R/NR Reg. By lunch, and performance. $89/$94 Balcony Departure Time: 11:00am Sun., Feb. 25 Fri., Jan. 19 $101/$106 Main Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm
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Cabaret most well-known Broadway musicals of all time, and it’s because of the extraordinary songs, universal Paramount Theatre & Hollywood Casino - appeal, and a spellbinding story that still holds true Aurora, IL in today’s world. Prior to the performance, we will have time at Hollywood Casino for lunch on your It’s the early 1930's in Berlin, and life is changing. own, either at the Take Two Deli or Epic Buffet ($13.99 On the horizon is an ugly and dangerous threat, but at time of print), and perhaps even a little gaming! Fee that’s no concern for sensational cabaret singer Sally includes transportation and main floor seating. Bowles, whose only goal in life is to have a good time. Sally soon finds herself living with a young writer Departure Time: 10:30am visiting from America to work on a new novel. While Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm their relationship moves beyond just being friends, around them the lives of citizens go from ordinary to Date R/NR Reg. By a nightmare. Will Sally recognize her own selfishness, Wed., Feb. 28 $49/$54 Fri., Feb. 2 or will she look to the ground as the Nazis steamroll over everything she holds dear? Cabaret is one of the
Così fan tutte Chicago Flower & Garden Show Lyric Opera - Chicago, IL Navy Pier - Chicago, IL
Subtitled “The School for Lovers,” this beloved Mozart The roots of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show can comedy is a probing look into romantic relationships. be traced as far back as 1847! The show, held each It starts out with a cynical philosopher’s bet that March at Chicago’s Navy Pier is an experience for the two beautiful young women can’t remain faithful to senses, invoking memories of spring after a typically their fiancés for 24 hours. As the intrigue deepens, long and cold Chicago winter. It may feel like winter the young women’s affections—and those of the outside, but inside the garden show, it’s spring from young men—move into a new place that’s risky the first step inside and you can breathe in the smell and scary. The couples’ feelings reveal themselves of fresh flowers. This year’s theme is Flowertales: through the sheer genius of Mozart and his brilliant Every Garden Tells A Story. There are professionally librettist, Da Ponte. Così fan tutte is the epitome of designed gardens to walk through, beautiful floral sophisticated, thought-provoking entertainment. arrangements, and over 100 vendors showcasing Our seats are on the main floor. The bus will be their wares in the vendor mall. Dining options are departing from Wheatstack restaurant. Should you available within the festival hall area as well as at wish to have lunch there prior to the trip, please numerous restaurants within Navy Pier. Fee includes arrive by 11:00am. The bus will depart at 12:15pm. transportation and show admission. Fee includes transportation and main floor seating. Departure Time: 10:00am Departure Time: 12:15pm from Wheatstack Approximate Return Time: 4:30pm 5900 S. Route 53, Lisle Approximate Return Time: 6:00pm Date R/NR Reg. By Wed., Mar. 14 $29/$34 Fri., Feb. 16 Date R/NR Reg. By
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Plantation Mary Stuart Lookingglass Theatre & Southern Cut Chicago Shakespeare Theatre - Navy Pier Barbecue - Chicago, IL Two queens at last meet face to face. One will rule. A Texas matriarch, bless her heart, discovers One will fall. Elizabeth I, Queen of Scots, is accused that the history of the ancestral home is, well…. of treason. After a single, clandestine encounter, complicated. When she reveals the news to her the fate of two countries is decided. Making her southern belle daughters, tempers rage hotter than Chicago directorial debut with this political thriller the devil’s armpit and pandemonium runs amok is Jenn Thompson, former artistic director of The on the pristine plantation…and that’s before the Actors Company Theatre in New York – named other set of sisters arrive. Lookingglass ensemble “Company of the Year” by The Wall Street Journal member and playwright Kevin Douglas (Thaddeus during her tenure. We will arrive at Navy Pier with & Slocum: A Vaudeville Adventure) returns with a time for lunch on your own at one of the many dining sharp pen and sharper wit to slash into America’s establishments. A map of Navy Pier will be provided. thorniest underbrush and most enduring conundrum. Fee includes transportation and main floor seating Ensemble member David Schwimmer (and actor for the performance. in the tv series Friends) directs this world premiere Departure Time: 10:00am black and white comedy. Prior to the performance, we Approximate Return Time: 5:30pm will have lunch at Southern Cut Barbecue, an elegant country restaurant that smokes up some amazing Date R/NR Reg. By food from Executive Chef Lee Ann Whippen. You will Wed., Mar. 21 $78/$83 Fri., Feb. 23 have your choice of sandwich (pulled pork, chopped brisket, or pulled chicken) and sauce, served with cornbread and maple pecan butter, coleslaw, chips, beverage, and banana fofana cream pie for dessert. Fee includes transportation, lunch and performance. Steel Magnolias Departure Time: 10:30am Approximate Return Time: 5:30pm Theatre at the Center - Munster, IN
Date R/NR Reg. By A hilarious and heart-warming play set in a Louisiana beauty shop, it follows the hopes, dreams, triumphs Thu., Mar. 15 $89/$94 Fri., Feb. 23 and tragedies of six colorful characters and inspired the 1989 film which starred Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, and Dolly Parton. It’s a story exploring the bond between a mother and daughter, and friendships of those who feel like family. Prior to the performance, we will have lunch in the dining room, with your choice of 1) chicken breast à la King with puffed pastry, or 2) baked North Atlantic wild caught cod, both served with chicken rice soup, herb red potatoes, glazed carrots, and strawberry tart for dessert. Fee includes transportation, lunch, and performance. Departure Time: 11:00am Approximate Return Time: 5:30pm
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Day Two: We will drive up into Door County to learn all things cherry, including a guided driving tour through an orchard. Lunch is included. We’ll also stop at the Peninsula Winery and Distillery for some sampling, and visit the Door County Coffee Co., Market and Candle Co. Day Three: The Bonduel/Cecil area is home to a thriving Amish community. We will have a guided tour through the area, visit Amish businesses, learn about their history and customs, and have a home- cooked meal at an Amish home. On our way home, a comfort stop will be made at Mars Cheese Castle. Fee includes motorcoach transportation, double occupancy non-smoking hotel room (single room available for additional $115); $30 casino bonus play Oneida Overnight with additional bonus play earned with points; Green Bay & Door County, WI $10 food voucher; Day 2 & 3 breakfast buffet at the Radisson; cherry tour; and, 3 included lunches. In spring, the landscape in Door County comes alive Note: A valid photo ID is required at the casino. If – in particular, the cherry and apple trees blossom in you have one, please provide your Oneida Fun Club spectacular fashion! Come join us as we head north card number upon registration. If you wish to have a for a fun-filled three days. roommate, please let us know and we will do our best to pair you up. Day One: As we travel north we will stop for lunch Departure Time: 9:30am from Community Center at beautiful Blue Harbor, a Victorian designed resort on the shore of Lake Michigan. We will be staying at Approximate Return Time: 7:00pm the Radisson Hotel/Oneida Casino. Lots of evening Date R/NR Reg. By entertainment is available with the large casino’s table games, slot machines ($30 free slot play), bingo Tue., May 15 - Th., May 17 *$349/$354 Fri., Apr. 13 hall, an indoor pool, and several dining options, all on *$50 Deposit Option; Balance Due April 13 the property.
Mary's Wedding Prior to the performance, we will have lunch at Honey Jam Café – established in 2010 by Dick Portillo, with Mayslake Estate & Honey Jam Café the intention of making every visitor feel as if they're In honor of the 100th anniversary of the end of World stopping by a neighbor's home, you are sure to enjoy War I, First Folio presents a tale of the price that the comfortable ambience and delicious comfort must be paid when innocence and youth collide with food. Selecting your entrée off the vast menu might war. A young woman and a young man discover a be a difficult decision! Fee includes transportation, charming first love, but the year is 1914 and the world lunch, and performance. is collapsing into a brutal war. Together, they attempt Departure Time: 12:45pm to hide their love, galloping through the fields for a Approximate Return Time: 6:00pm place and time where the tumultuous uncertainties of battle can’t find them. A play with a big heart as big as Date R/NR Reg. By the skies that serve as its stage, Mary's Wedding is an Thu., Apr. 12 $74/$79 Fri., Mar. 16 epic, unforgettable story of love, hope, and survival.
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It's A Wonderful Life CSO's Merry, Merry Chicago Theatre at the Center - Munster, IN Symphony Center - Chicago, IL
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Sheldon Harnick The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Merry, Merry (Fiddler on the Roof) captures the magic of the Frank Capra Chicago returns with members of the Chicago holiday film. George Bailey’s Christmas Eve is transformed Symphony Orchestra and the internationally- by an angel eager to earn his wings by showing the guiding renowned 160-member Chicago Children’s Choir for influence one person has on so many others. Filled with a holiday concert filled with treasured carols, a sing- the beauty of the season, Bedford Falls bursts on stage along of festive favorites and a very special guest with yuletide spirit (despite Old Man Potter’s miserly from the North Pole! Joining the celebration this plans) for a musical that applauds the true meaning of season is special guest vocalist Ashley Brown, best Christmas. Prior to the performance, we will have lunch in known for originating the role of Mary Poppins on their dining room with your choice of 1) glazed baked ham, Broadway. "[Brown] brought down the house…one of or 2) half baked chicken, both served with broccoli cheese the most powerful performances that one will ever soup, mashed sweet potatoes, corn O’Brien with red and hear." (Broadway World) This show has been a beloved green peppers, chocolate raspberry cake, and beverage. Chicago tradition for over 60 years! Fee includes We will be making a stop at the Indiana Welcome Center transportation and main floor concert ticket. building, which is known for its noteworthy architecture, Departure Time: 11:00am as it pays homage to the state. They will also be hosting a Approximate Return Time: 4:30pm special exhibit paying tribute to the beloved A Christmas Story as the author hailed from nearby. Fee includes Date R/NR Reg. By transportation, lunch and performance. Sun., Dec. 17 $96/$101 Call for availability Departure Time: 10:00am Approximate Return Time: 5:30pm
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Chicago Holiday there and include a souvenir mug of hot spiced wine! Or, perhaps you would like to have lunch at Macy’s Chicago, IL (Note: The Walnut Room does not take reservations, but if you head over there first you might be lucky Time for our annual excursion to see Chicago dressed enough to get in to have lunch near the great tree). in its holiday best! Our first stop to set the festive Other lunch options abound at nearby restaurants, mood is the Oak Park Conservatory, where we will Macy’s food courts, or you can bring your own lunch. view their poinsettia display. Next, our bus will drop Our final visit is to Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier, off where you choose to visit the Christkindlmarket Chicago’s largest indoor winter playground - a festive and/or Macy’s on State Street, as they are only a celebration of the holidays with strolling characters, block apart. Marshall Field began the decorated beautiful decorations from around the world, an holiday window tradition 50 years ago. Stroll the indoor skating rink, musical performances, and windows, view the tree and other magnificent store more. Fee includes transportation and visits. decorations and perhaps do some shopping. The Christkindlmarket outdoor market is no longer Departure Time: 9:30am just a German tradition – it has become a Chicago Approximate Return Time: 6:00pm tradition. It’s a unique shopping experience featuring Date R/NR Reg. By a wide variety of items for sale, as well as German food and drinks. You might choose to have lunch Tue., Dec. 19 $35/$40 Call for availability
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Elisabeth Von Trapp & I, and Carousel, with special attention to The Sound Metropolis Performing Arts Center & of Music. Prior to her performance, we will have Palm Court - Arlington Heights, IL dinner at The Palm Court, known for its fine dining and rave reviews for over 30 years. You will have your For Elisabeth Von Trapp, “the sounds of music“ are a part choice of 1) pork chops sautéed with brown sugar and of her earliest memories. Born and raised in Vermont, balsamic vinegar, served with mashed potatoes, 2) Elisabeth is the granddaughter of the legendary Provimi Calf’s liver sautéed in butter with bacon and Maria and Baron Von Trapp, whose story inspired onions, served with baked potato, or 3) chicken kabob The Sound of Music. Singing professionally since with chicken, peppers, mushrooms, and onions with childhood, Elisabeth has enthralled audiences from wild rice. All are served with choice of soup or salad, European cathedrals to Washington D.C.’s Kennedy fresh vegetable, dessert, and beverage. Fee includes Center. She has performed across the United States, transportation, dinner and performance. Austria and Russia; her music has been featured on Departure Time: 11:45am National Public Radio, BBC-Radio, Japanese national Approximate Return Time: 6:00pm radio, and CNN Spanish radio; and she has appeared on television numerous times. She will be performing Date R/NR Reg. By a musical overview of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Sun., Jan. 14 $99/$104 Call for availability Hammerstein’s songs from their award-winning Broadway shows South Pacific, Cinderella, The King
Turandot Joseph & The Amazing Lyric Opera - Chicago, IL Technicolor Dreamcoat Drury Lane - Oakbrook Terrace, IL Turandot, Puccini’s final opera and one of the biggest blockbusters in the repertoire, transports us to a The meteoric first collaboration of Tim Rice & Andrew fantasy of ancient China. There the regal, forbidding Lloyd Webber, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Princess Turandot poses three riddles to each prince Dreamcoat is a crowd pleaser! Join Israel’s favorite who wishes to win her – but anyone who fails to son, Joseph, through his tumultuous ascent to the top answer correctly is executed. Prince Calaf does in this timeless reminder of the unquenchable thirst answer correctly, and he declares that he’s willing to of a man with a dream who had the courage to forge die if Turandot can find out his name by dawn. The the destiny of people and its powerful message of hope. plot unfolds to music of extraordinary brilliance, The classic story of Joseph is paired with exuberant including “Nessun Dorma,” the most popular of all music, featuring favorites such as "Close Every Door," Italian tenor arias. Sung in Italian with projected "Go, Go, Go Joseph" and "Any Dream Will Do." Prior to the English subtitles. Our seats are on the main floor. performance, we will have lunch in their dining room. The bus will be departing from Wheatstack. Should Our menu is spinach pomegranate salad, your choice you wish to have lunch there prior to the trip, please of 1) herb roasted chicken breast, or 2) filet of salmon arrive by 11:00am. The bus will depart at 12:15pm. Fee with basil, oil and pesto, both served with roasted includes transportation and main floor seat. shallot mashed potatoes, beverage, and dessert. Fee Departure Time: 12:15pm from Wheatstack includes transportation, lunch and performance. 5900 S. Route 53, Lisle Departure Time: 11:00am Approximate Return Time: 6:00pm Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm
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Winter Overnight Moline, IL
Escape the winter doldrums by joining our annual Winter Overnight trip! We will be staying at Jumer’s Hotel & Casino. Whether you spend your time on the 42,000 square foot gaming floor, at the indoor swimming pool, dining in one of several venues, or CIBC Theatre - Chicago, IL relaxing in your deluxe room, you'll have plenty to do! You will receive $10 in free slot play and dining It’s the blockbuster Broadway musical Hamilton – coupons and specials for use towards dinner and/or with book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda! breakfast the next morning. Prior to Jumer’s, we will It is the story of America’s Founding Father stop at Rhythm City Casino for some gaming fun and Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West lunch on your own. Their Golden Rewards program Indies who became George Washington’s right- will offer promotions for those 50+. hand man during the Revolutionary War and was The following day, we will have lunch at historic the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring Starved Rock Lodge in their main dining room with a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, its massive stone fireplace and beautiful overlook. and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America You will have your choice of pot roast, angus burger, then, told by America now. A thoroughly inventive, grilled chicken sandwich, chicken salad croissant, wildly entertaining musical about the birth of penne primavera or Caesar salad with grilled chicken our nation, Hamilton opened on Broadway earlier (selections made at the restaurant). After lunch, we this year to enthusiastic reception from critics will board our climate-controlled trolley for an eagle and audiences of all ages. It’s the show everyone tour and presentation by one of the Rangers. This is talking about! Fee includes transportation and time of year the eagles gather at the river lock and main floor seating. No meal is included. dam since it doesn’t freeze there and the fishing is Departure Time: 11:45am plentiful! Approximate Return Time: 6:30pm Fee includes motorcoach transportation, deluxe double-occupancy hotel room (single room available Date R/NR Reg. By for additional $40), and Starved Rock lunch and tour. Wed., Apr. 4 $229/$234 Call for availability Note: If you have one, please provide your Jumer’s Image player’s card # upon registration. *$50 Deposit Option; Balance Due March 2 Departure Time: 10:00am from Community Center Approximate Return Time: 5:30pm
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I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in this program/activity, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or that may accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in this program/activity against the Lisle Park District, including its officers, officials, agents, volunteers and employees, and the Village of Lisle, including its officers, officials, agents, volunteers and employees (hereinafter collectively referred as “Parties”).
I do hereby fully release and forever discharge the Parties from any and all claims for injuries, damages, or loss that my minor child/ward or I may have or which may accrue to me or my minor child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with this program/activity.
PHOTOGRAPHS: Photographs and videos are taken of participants to use for promotional purposes. By registering for a program, you have granted us permission to use your image for promotional purposes unless otherwise stated.
I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk, and waiver and release of all claims. If registering on-line or via fax, your on-line or facsimile signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature.
23Participant’s Senior Signature Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Date / / JANUARY 2018 29 22 15 8 1 SHIP (by appt.) 12pm Canasta 10am Super Bowl Bingo SHIP (by appt.) 12pm Canasta 10am Bingo SHIP (by appt.) 12pm Canasta 11am Blood Pressure Check 10am Bingo Medicare Help Desk (by appt.) SHIP (by appt.) Foot Doctor (by appt.) 12pm Canasta 10am Pizza & Bingo CLOSED Monday 1pm Depression Poker Jongg 9:30am Mah Care Insurance? Short Term9am What is 30 23 16 9 1pm Depression Poker Jongg 9:30am Mah TRIP: Winter Overnight 1pm Depression Poker 10am Tuesday Tidbits Jongg 9:30am Mah 1pm Depression Poker Jongg 9:30am Mah 2 1pm Depression Poker Jongg 9:30am Mah Tuesday 24 17 10 TRIP: Winter Overnight SJADementia at 6pm Coping Strategies for 1pm Pinochle 10am News & Views 10am Yoga TRIP: Turnadot 1pm Pinochle 11:30am Back in Balance 10am Yoga TRIP: Russian Tea Time SJADementia at 6pm Coping Strategies for 1pm Pinochle 10am Brain Gang 10am Yoga Dreamcoat Amazing Technicolor TRIP: Joseph & the 1pm Pinochle 11:30am Back in Balance 10am Yoga 31 3 1pm Pinochle 11:30am Back in Balance Wednesday 25 18 11 4 1pm Chess 1pm Rummikub 12:45pm Bridge 1pm Chess 1pm Rummikub 12:45pm Bridge Tour Presentation 10am Fancy Free Holidays Casino TRIP: Grand Victoria 1pm Chess 1pm Rummikub 12:45pm Bridge Caf é 10:30am Memory 1pm Chess 1pm Rummikub 12:45pm Bridge SENIOR CENTER HOURS: Thursday 10am Games Galore 10am Yoga Assisted Device Assessment 9am Pain Management & the MoviesBlues at 1pm Beating the Winter 10am Games Galore 10am Yoga 10am Games Galore 10am Yoga 26 19 12 10am Games Galore Bowling10am Wii 5 SATURDAY & SUNDAY MONDAY-FRIDAY Friday 14 28 27 21 20 13 6 7 11:30am Sunday Fun-Day TRIP: Elizabeth Von Trapp Saturday/Sunday Closed 8:30am-4:00pm
Sponsored by LisleParkDistrict.org/seniorcenter 24 8:30am-4:00pm Closed Saturday/Sunday TRIP: Chicago Wolves Chicago TRIP: Wolves Game 1pm Soup Wars 10am Pancakes with the 10am Pancakes Police Esther TRIP: 4 3 10 17 18 24 25 11 Friday MONDAY-FRIDAY & SUNDAY SATURDAY 2 10am Yoga 10am Games Galore 9 16 23 10am Yoga 10am Games Galore 10am Yoga 10am Games Galore 10am Yoga 10am Games Galore Oscar 1pm Celebrate Movies Thursday SENIOR CENTER HOURS: SENIOR CENTER HOURS: 12:45pm Bridge 12:45pm 1pm Rummikub 1pm Chess appt.) (by Taxes 10:30am Memory Caf é Bridge 12:45pm 1pm Rummikub 1pm Chess appt.) (by Taxes GalosTRIP: Salt Cave Bridge 12:45pm 1pm Rummikub 1pm Chess appt.) (by Taxes Bridge 12:45pm 1pm Rummikub 1pm Chess appt.) (by Taxes 1 8 15 22 Wednesday 28 10am Yoga & Views 10am News 1pm Pinochle Cabaret TRIP: 10am Yoga 1pm Pinochle for Strategies 6pm Coping Dementia at SJA RagtimeTRIP: 10am Yoga Gang 10am Brain 1pm Pinochle Bunco 1pm Valentine 10am Yoga 1pm Pinochle Gun’s Tommy’s TRIP: Garage 7 14 21 Tuesday 9:30am Mah Jongg Poker 1pm Depression appt.) (by Taxes 9:30am Mah Jongg Poker 1pm Depression appt.) (by Taxes 9:30am Mah Jongg Poker 1pm Depression appt.) (by Taxes & Eat on Shop, Make, TRIP: Main Street 6 13 20 27 9:30am Mah Jongg Tidbits 10am Tuesday Poker 1pm Depression appt.) (by Taxes / OrientalTRIP: Institute Chapel Rockefeller Monday 10am Bingo 12pm Canasta appt.)SHIP (by 10am Bingo 12pm Canasta and 12:30pm Dancing Desserts appt.) (by Doctor Foot appt.)SHIP (by appt.) Help Desk (by Medicare 10am Bingo Check 11am Blood Pressure 12pm Canasta appt.)SHIP (by 10am Bingo 12pm Canasta appt.)SHIP (by 5 12 19 26 FEBRUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 25 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Senior Services
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS NOTARY SERVICE AVAILABLE A change in blood pressure, whether high or low can be an A notary public is now available by appointment. indication of a serious health concern. Regular monitoring Please call the Senior Center at 630-969-0992 for more of your blood pressure can keep you actively involved information. Note that a current photo ID is required for in your health care. On the 3rd Monday of each month, a notarization. nurse from Brookdale, Lisle will be available to take your blood pressure between 11am-12pm. No appointment is LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE necessary to take advantage of this free service. PROGRAM (LIHEAP) The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program MEDICARE HELP DESK is available to qualifying residents. Please call Lisle Center Insurance and Financial Services is available Township at 630-968-2087 for further information. by appointment on the 2nd Monday of each month to answer your questions and assist you in interpreting RIDE DUPAGE your statements. Call the Senior Center ahead of time to Ride DuPage is a subsidized transportation service schedule a time slot. established to provide affordable transportation for Lisle Township residents age 65 and over and persons with SENIOR CENTER IPADS FOR USE disabilities. Ride DuPage service is available seven days The Senior Center now has two iPads that are available for a week, 24 hours a day. personal use in our facility. Stop by the registration desk To be eligible for the program, you must: for more information or to check one out. • Be at least 65 years of age or disabled • Live in Lisle Township SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM Also known as SHIP. The Illinois Department on Aging • Be registered in the Lisle Township has trained volunteers to provide assistance in filing Ride DuPage program Medicare claims and answer questions regarding The cost of a one-way trip is a $2.00 flag pull plus $1.00 Medicare insurance coverage for seniors. To set up an per mile. For additional information, call Jim Vondran, appointment with a counselor, call 630-969-0992. Assistant to the Supervisor, at 630-968-2087, ext. 11.
SENIOR LUNCHEON PROGRAM TAXI SUBSIDY Home delivered meals are available to area seniors who A Transportation Subsidy Program is available to Village are unable to shop or cook for themselves. For additional of Lisle residents who are at least 65 years of age or information, call Home Delivered Meals at 630-620-0804. disabled. Participants must live within the corporate limits of the Village of Lisle to qualify for the program. FOOT DOCTOR Program participants are allowed to purchase up to $50 Dr. John Mazzarella comes to the Senior Center on the worth of coupons each calendar month at a cost of $25. All second Monday of each month to care for Lisle residents’ taxi and limousine companies licensed to operate within foot needs. Please call 630-969-0992 to schedule an the Village of Lisle must accept these coupons as if they appointment. were cash. For further information, please call the Village of Lisle Business Office at 630-271-4100. LEGAL AID Eligible applicants may receive free legal aid from PAPER RECYCLING Prairie State Legal Services. Call Prairie State directly at When you’re done with this issue of The Prime Times, 630-690-2130 to schedule an appointment at their Carol recycle it in the bin located in the Community Center Stream office. parking lot! We’ll take your newspapers, magazines, shopping catalogs, office papers, school papers and junk THE BENEFIT ACCESS PROGRAM mail. No trash, cardboard, glass or plastic, please. (formerly known as Circuit Breaker) This assistance program offers low income seniors and RECYCLE OLD CLOTHES, SHOES & LINENS persons with disabilities a reduction in license plate fees Recycle old clothes, shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, handbags, and qualifies them to apply for the RTA Ride Free permit. belts, bedding, sheets, drapes, towels and more through For assistance filing an application, please call Laura at our partnership with USAGAIN. Drop off your bags at the Lisle Township at 630-968-2087. bin located in the Community Center parking lot.
Sponsored by LisleParkDistrict.org/seniorcenter 26 LISLE PARK DISTRICT PRST STD ATTN: SENIOR CENTER U.S. Postage Paid 1925 OHIO STREET Lisle, IL 60532 LISLE, IL 60532 Permit # 116 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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COPING STRATEGIES FOR DEMENTIA: A THREE-PART SERIES January 10, January 24, & February 7 from 6:00-7:30pm St. Joan of Arc Parish Center • 820 Division Street, Lisle
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with dementia? You are not alone. Nearly 5.5 million Americans are dealing with some form of memory loss. Join us as dementia educator Natalie McFarland, RN, BSN presents helpful information for families and caregivers to help guide them through this challenging time. Presentation & Light Dinner Provided By Terra Vista, Oakbrook Terrace SEE PAGE 9 FOR MORE DETAILS!